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Italian Chicken Potato and Green Bean Bake

This recipe is the most popular recipe on my site, and it was ffffaaaaarrrrr overdue for a republish. The old pictures didn’t do it justice, and I have slightly tweaked the recipe from the original post. However, it is still just as delicious as the first time I made it. I love that all the components of the meal are in one casserole dish. Easy prep, easy clean-up, and great leftovers. All the parts of a winning dish.

Like I said, I have made a few adjustments to this recipe since posting and have updated the recipe to reflect. Originally, I was using 2 packets of seasoning because 1 was not enough, but sometimes I felt 2 was a touch salty so I decreased it to 1 1/2 packets. I also originally decreased the butter to 3/4 stick, but have found the potatoes have cooked more consistently with the entire stick….of course….isn’t that the way life seems to work sometimes. I put in a few recipe notes based on questions from readers, but if you have any issues or questions please send me a message or comment. I know some of you have concerns about chicken cooking properly to temp and want to cut into that chicken breast, and I again tell you to stop and get a meat thermometer! I recommend TermoWorks TermoPop. I have used it for years and love it.

I originally posted this recipe when Kellen was about to turn 1. Now he is a big boy kindergartner and I can’t believe how time flies….or that I have been blogging for that long. Right before our first baby was born was a such a fun time in life. So much anticipation and excitement. I get really excited for people when they are expecting their first child. It is such a great time in life. They blissfully know so little, but that is the point. We aren’t suppose to be experts then (or ever), and it is only as our kids get older that we learn how clueless we truly can be, and what little control we have. That is when the big lessons of flexibility and humor start, or at least it did for me.

What can make it all a little easier? Easy dinners. Seriously. Feeding the masses in a quick way with something they love makes life easier and, like I said before, this recipe fits the bill. There is a reason that is the most popular recipe on this site, and great for your school night recipe rotation.

Today we are prepping for a mini before school vacation with my family. We just got back from our cottage and it is laundry, laundry, packing, packing, sorting….whew… I am also getting all of Kellen’s school supplies prepped to drop off early because we are out of town for the back to school night. However, these are fun things, and a great way to end out summer.

I am also getting ready to go back to school. If you have been reading for awhile you know that I left my job of 7 years with a non-profit to return to school to get a licence to teach middle and high school social studies. While a hard choice, I haven’t had regrets, and love that I have been able to devote more time to my family, friends, hobbies, blog, and education. I am really fortunate that I am able to have the opportunity, and am getting excited as my certification gets closer and closer! I am nervous about putting my skills to work, but having worked in other professions prior to teaching I know how important it is to learn from peers, get advice, and seek out best practices to make methods impactful and effective. I am hoping that these are skills that I can use while acclimating to a different profession!

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Line one side of the pan with green beans. Cut potatoes up. Line opposite side of pan with the potatoes. Line the chicken breasts down the middle of the baking dish. Cut butter up and layer over the green beans, potatoes and chicken. Sprinkle Italian dressing over the entire pan.

Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour.

Recipe Notes

Fresh or frozen green beans can be used. However, frozen will result in additional liquid in the baking dish. I recommend thawing and patting off excess liquid before baking.

Sometimes potatoes make take a little additional time depending on the size of your quarters. If you are working with larger potatoes adjust and cut into eighths.

It probably will not need to cook as long. I would make sure my potatoes are on the small side and use a meat thermometer to temp the chicken. Since the thighs are a bit smaller I would check around 40 min for a temp and go from there.

I have used 1 can of green beans and 1 can of corn. Cooked it for the hour and turned out great. I have used the recipe almost every week. My husband always take the left overs to work the next day for lunch. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

I have never tried this with frozen chicken. I think your cook time would be different and it might have a lot of liquid. I would also worry about how evenly the chicken would cook. I don't think it would turn out as well.

I stumbled upon this recipe by accident and I am glad I did! Made it for dinner this evening and it was a HUGE hit! Had it put together and in the oven in a matter of minutes. Very easy to make and absolutely delicious! Thank you for posting this recipe. Looks like it will become a mainstay around my house.

This reminds me so much of a dish my ex used to make all the time for a weeknight dinner. I love the combination of chicken and potatoes baked together in one pan. I’m going to try adding the green beans to the pan too. Such an easy dinner and easy clean up too!

You had me at Easy prep, easy clean-up, and great leftovers, LOL! I am so mad, my computer isn’t letting me see the photos. I wish I could see what it is supposed to look like (to avoid any “Nailed it!” issues LOL.

A recipe which calls for less ingredients and which goes into the oven is a must try for busy working mom’s like me. And this is just not with less ingredients but delicious and flavorful as well. Tempting Share.

I don’t always leave a comment on the recipes I try, but this recipe is seriously so easy and even better it tastes great. I thought my husband was going to lick his plate clean! I only used 1 packet of Italian dressing mix as I only had 3 chicken breast and 1 can of green beans…it was perfect. Thank you for sharing this recipe I will be making this one again!

I made this dish tonight for dinner and it was delicious! Unfortunately, I didn’t follow your instructions and only used 1 packet of dressing mix. It was still great but next time I will use the 1 and 1/2 packets specified in your recipe. The chicken came out so tender and juicy. We loved it and will be adding it to the rotation. Thank you for a great recipe!

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